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LIMA — An Allen County grand jury this week returned indictments charging Lima resident Malik Dennis with murder and other charges related to the Feb. 13 shooting death of 14-year-old Lauralye Sterling.

LIMA — Lima City Councilman Dr. Derry Glenn held a press conference Thursday calling for help for elderly residents whose Wayne Street home is forcing them to move due to a foundation in need of repair.

BATH TOWNSHIP — Pending school board approval at this month’s meeting, the Bath High School athletic department is set to name Dre White as its new head boys basketball coach.

LIMA — A Lima man who engaged in a 16-hour standoff with police last summer at his East Albert Street home pleaded guilty Thursday to five of 15 felony charges he faced because of the incident.

LIMA — The community of Lima gathered to “grow awareness together.”

LAS VEGAS — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but was found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76.

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NOBLE TOWNSHIP — Opponents of a proposed stone quarry urged the Noble Township Zoning Commission on Wednesday to reject an application to rezone 142 acres of farmland, where contractor Weber Materials plans to build the open-pit mine.

COLUMBUS — Improving access to child care and kids’ health care form the core elements of Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s agenda in 2024, as the second-term Republican rolled out a slate of policy priorities focusing on children to state lawmakers Wednesday.

LIMA — Cenovus has announced a $1.5 billion investment in its Ohio refineries, both in Lima and Oregon.